In a dramatic repeat of the 2023 G20 Declaration under India's presidency, BRICS member-states reached a consensus for a joint declaration following intensive, late-night negotiations that lasted till 4 am on Saturday.
The talks had been strained by sharp differences between the UAE and Iran over the West Asia conflict and an earlier meeting of the BRICS foreign ministers under India's presidency had ended without a consensual statement.
The breakthrough occurred after a rare meeting between Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, which helped resolve tensions regarding the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
The 140-paragraph declaration emphasizes diplomacy, the UN Charter, and the protection of civilian infrastructure, including peaceful nuclear facilities. By avoiding explicit condemnation of specific nations, the document balances the interests of all members while calling for maximum restraint and the maintenance of global trade and energy supply chains.
Beyond regional issues, the declaration includes a strong condemnation of terrorism, specifically citing the Pahalgam attack, and advocates for comprehensive reforms to the UN Security Council.
Additionally, the member states expressed deep concern over the violence in Gaza and reaffirmed their commitment to preventing the forced displacement of Palestinians.
